Golf Roundup, July 30

Kirk Watson fired a 113 over 27 holes to win the Veenker Memorial Golf Course Club championship on Saturday. He edged Markus Meyers, who shot a 114. Rick Balsley carded a 118.

The six lowest scores, plus tied, after the first 18 holes advanced to play the front nine to conclude the tournament. Watson automatically qualified to compete in the Tournament of Champions, hosted by Atlantic Golf and Country Club, which starts on Aug. 9. The top three finishers are automatically eligible for the Veenker vs. Ames Golf and Country Club Ryder Cup event, which will be held on Sept. 22.

Also, Mitch Hoyer won the senior division with a score of 134.

Flaws hits hole-in-one

Steve Flaws, of Ames, recorded a hole-in-one at the eighth hole of Veenker on Saturday. Flaws used a five iron on the 160-yard hole and the shot was witnessed by Scott Shattack.